Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
This program provides a unique continuity of care resident clinic throughout the three years of ophthalmology training. The PGY1 year is integrated at Rush. The internship is excellent and well balanced for your future training! It is a great mix of medicine and surgery.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
Required letters of recommendation
3
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
32
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
90
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
2401611050
Beeper or Home Call
13
13
26
13
Program Director
First Name
Anjali
Last Name
Tannan
Degrees
MD
Address
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Ste 945 Professional Bldg
1725 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612-3864
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.670426 41.873461)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Clovina
Last Name
Walker-Knox
Degrees
BBA
Address
Rush Univ Med Ctr
Ste 945 Professional Bldg
1725 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612-3864
United States
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-87.670426 41.873461)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
56.30
% Male
43.70
Total Physician
32
Total Non Physician
0
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $68,245 | 20 | |
| Year 2 | $72,738 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $75,046 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $78,894 | 20 | 999 |
Total Positions
11
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
Yes
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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